Vancouver Bee Project Pollinator Fest
Visit the Urban Abundance booth at the Pollinator Festival!
The Vancouver Bee Project is thrilled to announce that Dr. Robert Michael Pyle, an internationally acclaimed naturalist, author, butterfly expert, and founder of the Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation, will be the keynote speaker at our 2nd Annual Pollinator Festival! Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Marshall Park in Vancouver, WA, for a day dedicated to celebrating pollinators and their essential role in our ecosystems.
More information: www.pollinatorfestival.org
2025 Kick-Off Event @ Heritage Farms
We are having our 2025 season kick-off/ open house on April 12 from 10:30am to 12:30pm, at the
78th Street Heritage Gardens ( NE 78th St &, NE 19th Ct, Vancouver, WA 98665). We would love to see all our current volunteers and possible future members looking to join Urban Abundance. THIS IS A COMPLETELY FREE AND NO OBLIGATION EVENT!
Come mingle over some cookies and meet our NEW board members and other UA volunteers from all around the community. We will talk about our plans for the 2025 season and how you can help. While you are with us, you are welcome to tour the 78th Street Heritage Gardens and see all the events and services they have to offer.
A tour will be offered at 11am of the Heritage Farm Property.
Please sign up by April 5th below if you are interested in a tour. More information below.
Please join us any time between 10:30 and 12:30pm on April 12th!!
Tour Information:
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a guided tour of the 79-acre
78th Street Heritage Farm in Vancouver, Washington.
Stroll the property with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property's storied history and its current role in horticulture education, agricultural research, food security and community enrichment.
Placed on the Washington Historic Register in 2012, the 78th Street Farm has a unique and compelling story for people of all ages. Tours involve prolonged standing and walking on uneven ground with some elevation change. Bring water, dress for the weather. Advanced registration is required.
Produce Drop-Off November 23
Have extra home-grown produce growing that you’d like to share with our community? Gather your excess and drop it off at one of our available locations. We will collect your produce and distribute it to our Food Banks!
Locations for Saturday, November 23rd:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2gSxn4bLV6vjkw3R9
Downtown: Kindred Homestead Supply- 606 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Vancouver Farmers Market- 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660 HOURS: 10-2 ONLY
Heights: River Maiden- 5301 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 HOURS: 9-3 ONLY
Hazel Dell: 519 NW 74th St, Vancouver, WA 98665
Minnehaha: 2015 NE 54th St, Vancouver, WA 98663
Lincoln: 217 W 34th St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Ogden: 3102 NE Royal Oaks Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
Orchards: Suburban Succulents Plant Shop- 10515 NE 71st St, Vancouver, WA 98662
Do these times/dates not work for your schedule? That’s ok! If you want to donate produce yourself, here is a short list of places that will accept donations of fresh foods:
Clark County Food Bank
F.I.S.H of Vancouver
Vancouver Free Fridges- weather permitting!
Safe Stays
Living Hope Church
Produce Drop-Off November 9
Have extra home-grown produce growing that you’d like to share with our community? Gather your excess and drop it off at one of our available locations. We will collect your produce and distribute it to our Food Banks!
Locations for Saturday, November 9th:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2gSxn4bLV6vjkw3R9
Downtown: Kindred Homestead Supply- 606 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Vancouver Farmers Market- 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660 HOURS: 10-2 ONLY
Heights: River Maiden- 5301 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 HOURS: 9-3 ONLY
Hazel Dell: 519 NW 74th St, Vancouver, WA 98665
Minnehaha: 2015 NE 54th St, Vancouver, WA 98663
Lincoln: 217 W 34th St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Ogden: 3102 NE Royal Oaks Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
Orchards: Suburban Succulents Plant Shop- 10515 NE 71st St, Vancouver, WA 98662
Do these times/dates not work for your schedule? That’s ok! If you want to donate produce yourself, here is a short list of places that will accept donations of fresh foods:
Clark County Food Bank
F.I.S.H of Vancouver
Vancouver Free Fridges- weather permitting!
Safe Stays
Living Hope Church
Produce Drop-Off October 26
Have extra home-grown produce growing that you’d like to share with our community? Gather your excess and drop it off at one of our available locations. We will collect your produce and distribute it to our Food Banks!
Locations for Saturday, October 26th:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2gSxn4bLV6vjkw3R9
Downtown: Kindred Homestead Supply- 606 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Vancouver Farmers Market- 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660 HOURS: 10-2 ONLY
Heights: River Maiden- 5301 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 HOURS: 9-3 ONLY
Hazel Dell: 519 NW 74th St, Vancouver, WA 98665
Minnehaha: 2015 NE 54th St, Vancouver, WA 98663
Lincoln: 217 W 34th St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Ogden: 3102 NE Royal Oaks Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
Orchards: Suburban Succulents Plant Shop- 10515 NE 71st St, Vancouver, WA 98662
Do these times/dates not work for your schedule? That’s ok! If you want to donate produce yourself, here is a short list of places that will accept donations of fresh foods:
Clark County Food Bank
F.I.S.H of Vancouver
Vancouver Free Fridges- weather permitting!
Safe Stays
Living Hope Church
Produce Drop-Off October 12
Have extra home-grown produce growing that you’d like to share with our community? Gather your excess and drop it off at one of our available locations. We will collect your produce and distribute it to our Food Banks!
Locations for Saturday, August 10th:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2gSxn4bLV6vjkw3R9
Downtown: Kindred Homestead Supply- 606 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Vancouver Farmers Market- 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660 HOURS: 10-2 ONLY
Heights: River Maiden- 5301 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 HOURS: 9-3 ONLY
Hazel Dell: 519 NW 74th St, Vancouver, WA 98665
Minnehaha: 2015 NE 54th St, Vancouver, WA 98663
Lincoln: 217 W 34th St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Ogden: 3102 NE Royal Oaks Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
Orchards: Suburban Succulents Plant Shop- 10515 NE 71st St, Vancouver, WA 98662
Do these times/dates not work for your schedule? That’s ok! If you want to donate produce yourself, here is a short list of places that will accept donations of fresh foods:
Clark County Food Bank
F.I.S.H of Vancouver
Vancouver Free Fridges- weather permitting!
Safe Stays
Living Hope Church
Produce Drop-Off September 28
Have extra home-grown produce growing that you’d like to share with our community? Gather your excess and drop it off at one of our available locations. We will collect your produce and distribute it to our Food Banks!
Locations for Saturday, September 28th:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2gSxn4bLV6vjkw3R9
Downtown: Kindred Homestead Supply- 606 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Vancouver Farmers Market- 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660 HOURS: 10-2 ONLY
Heights: River Maiden- 5301 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 HOURS: 9-3 ONLY
Hazel Dell: 519 NW 74th St, Vancouver, WA 98665
Minnehaha: 2015 NE 54th St, Vancouver, WA 98663
Lincoln: 217 W 34th St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Ogden: 3102 NE Royal Oaks Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
Orchards: Suburban Succulents Plant Shop- 10515 NE 71st St, Vancouver, WA 98662
Do these times/dates not work for your schedule? That’s ok! If you want to donate produce yourself, here is a short list of places that will accept donations of fresh foods:
Clark County Food Bank
F.I.S.H of Vancouver
Vancouver Free Fridges- weather permitting!
Safe Stays
Living Hope Church
Produce Drop-Off September 14
Have extra home-grown produce growing that you’d like to share with our community? Gather your excess and drop it off at one of our available locations. We will collect your produce and distribute it to our Food Banks!
Locations for Saturday, September 14th:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2gSxn4bLV6vjkw3R9
Downtown: Kindred Homestead Supply- 606 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Vancouver Farmers Market- 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660 HOURS: 10-2 ONLY
Heights: River Maiden- 5301 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 HOURS: 9-3 ONLY
Hazel Dell: 519 NW 74th St, Vancouver, WA 98665
Minnehaha: 2015 NE 54th St, Vancouver, WA 98663
Lincoln: 217 W 34th St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Ogden: 3102 NE Royal Oaks Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
Do these times/dates not work for your schedule? That’s ok! If you want to donate produce yourself, here is a short list of places that will accept donations of fresh foods:
Clark County Food Bank
F.I.S.H of Vancouver
Vancouver Free Fridges- weather permitting!
Safe Stays
Living Hope Church
Produce Drop-Off August 24
Have extra home-grown produce growing that you’d like to share with our community? Gather your excess and drop it off at one of our available locations. We will collect your produce and distribute it to our Food Banks!
Locations for Saturday, August 24th:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2gSxn4bLV6vjkw3R9
Downtown: Kindred Homestead Supply- 606 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Vancouver Farmers Market- 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660 HOURS: 10-2 ONLY
Heights: River Maiden- 5301 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 HOURS: 9-3 ONLY
Hazel Dell: 519 NW 74th St, Vancouver, WA 98665
Minnehaha: 2015 NE 54th St, Vancouver, WA 98663
Lincoln: 217 W 34th St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Ogden: 3102 NE Royal Oaks Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
Orchards: Suburban Succulents Plant Shop- 10515 NE 71st St, Vancouver, WA 98662
Do these times/dates not work for your schedule? That’s ok! If you want to donate produce yourself, here is a short list of places that will accept donations of fresh foods:
Clark County Food Bank
F.I.S.H of Vancouver
Vancouver Free Fridges- weather permitting!
Safe Stays
Living Hope Church
Produce Drop-Off August 10
Have extra home-grown produce growing that you’d like to share with our community? Gather your excess and drop it off at one of our available locations. We will collect your produce and distribute it to our Food Banks!
Locations for Saturday, August 10th:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2gSxn4bLV6vjkw3R9
Downtown: Kindred Homestead Supply- 606 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Vancouver Farmers Market- 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660 HOURS: 10-2 ONLY
Heights: River Maiden- 5301 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 HOURS: 9-3 ONLY
Hazel Dell: 519 NW 74th St, Vancouver, WA 98665
Minnehaha: 2015 NE 54th St, Vancouver, WA 98663
Lincoln: 217 W 34th St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Ogden: 3102 NE Royal Oaks Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
Orchards: Suburban Succulents Plant Shop- 10515 NE 71st St, Vancouver, WA 98662
Do these times/dates not work for your schedule? That’s ok! If you want to donate produce yourself, here is a short list of places that will accept donations of fresh foods:
Clark County Food Bank
F.I.S.H of Vancouver
Vancouver Free Fridges- weather permitting!
Safe Stays
Living Hope Church
Produce Drop-Off July 27
Have extra home-grown produce growing that you’d like to share with our community? Gather your excess and drop it off at one of our available locations. We will collect your produce and distribute it to our Food Banks!
Locations for July 27th:
Orchards: 10515 NE 71st St.
Hazel Dell: 519 NW 74th St.
Produce Drop-Off July 13
Have extra home-grown produce growing that you’d like to share with our community? Gather your excess and drop it off at one of our available locations. We will collect your produce and distribute it to our Food Banks!
Locations for July 13th:
Orchards: 10515 NE 71st St.
Hazel Dell: 519 NW 74th St.